Archive for month: July, 2015

Morris Black customers frequently send thank you notes to designers, and it warms our hearts each time we hear from happy customers. Designer Christine Shorr helped Heather and Doug of Slatington with an addition to their kitchen, an entertainment center, and a basement remodel including a bathroom and a bar. We loved their note – so we’re sharing it in full with all of you:

“We just wanted to say that it was wonderful working with you and your team of professionals. The cabinetry is absolutely beautiful and looks great in our newly remodeled areas! We couldn’t be happier with the designs and the ease of how everything came together. We will certainly recommend you to others and look forward to working with Morris Black again in the future!”

Thank you, Heather and Doug, for making our day! To see more of Christine’s work, visit her page. To start you own project, visit our showroom and talk to any of our talented designers.

It is with a mixture of profound gratitude and some sadness that Morris Black and Sons Inc. announces the retirement of Mary Serginese, our Office Manager since 1992.

Mary was an integral part of the business side of Morris Black, responsible for overseeing AR/AP, payroll and human resources. She worked closely with Ron Black, President of Morris Black, handling the financial side of the organization.

Mary was a team leader, and key to creating the family atmosphere that defines Morris Black. As evidence of her dedication, she has promised to (occasionally) return to handle special bookkeeping issues such as tax preparation. Her positive attitude, cheerful demeanor and levelheaded approach to meeting challenges will be missed.

Ron says, “I sat down with her and had a serious discussion about her future. She ignored my advice and retired anyway.”

She joins her husband Carmen, who retired in 2013. The Sergineses have a daughter who lives outside Philadelphia.

Sue Steuer, CKD, is one of the Morris Black designers who knows and understands universal design. Universal Design is designing a space that everyone can use comfortably regardless of age, stature, or physical abilities. For example, Morris Black designer Rich Kruse, who is 6 foot 8 inches, lives daily with the inconveniences, back and neck pain of adapting to a world of short people.

In 2003, Sue and designer Dan Lenner, CMKBD, created a Universal Design display for our showroom. Here are some of Sue’s recommendations to consider before remodeling, especially where people of different abilities or where kids and adults are sharing the space:

Use multi-level countertops to allow everyone to work comfortably.

For pots and pans, use pullout deep drawers – easier to access than fixed shelves

Create cubbies or open shelves so essentials can be located and stored easily

Pulls are generally easier to grasp than knobs

Dishwasher and clothes washers that are raised are easier to unload.

Our designers are experts in many areas. Visit our showroom and talk to a designer about creating a space that will make everyone comfortable… and last a lifetime.

Thinking of remodeling and looking for bargains? Come in to Morris Black before July 31, and you can save 5-10% on KraftMaid cabinetry. KraftMaid is one of our most diverse suppliers… you can pick from any door style in any wood or finish. Order 10 or more cabinets from KraftMaid’s Vantage line, and save 10%. Order 10 or more from ANY KraftMaid cabinetry line, and save 5%. Want to take a peek? See previous projects with KraftMaid cabinetry here.

Stop by the Morris Black showroom soon and ask any Designer about this limited time offer… and tell your friends!